Monthly Archives: May 2013

When I was 12 years old I got a morning paper route. At 15, I was picking tobacco in the summer. I have always worked. Even in high school I worked some evenings, and I always worked in the summers. … Continue reading →

This afternoon a former student was bagging my groceries at PCC, when I asked if she remembered “old Mr. Ahlness, from third grade”. I got a big smile and hug. This student was in my 2000-01 3rd grade classroom. Pre … Continue reading →